Ben Crnic

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Ben Crnic graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Geoscience in 2021. He has previously worked as a reporter with the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut, and has also contributed work to the Connecticut Mirror. Ben joined the Daily Voice team in October of 2022.

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Yonkers, NY
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Ex-NYC Sanitation Super Caught With Thousands Of Child Sexual Abuse Images: Feds Ex-NYC Sanitation Super Caught With Thousands Of Child Sexual Abuse Images: Feds Ex-NYC Sanitation Super Caught With Thousands Of Child Sexual Abuse Images: Feds
Ex-nyc Sanitation Super Caught With Thousands Of Child Sexual Abuse Images: Feds A former top New York City sanitation official has been charged in federal court after investigators said they found thousands of images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children inside his home.  Bronx resident Victor Alvelo, 61, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and charged with possession of child sexual abuse material involving prepubescent children, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.  According to federal prosecutors, Alvelo served as General Superintendent of the New York City Department of Sanitation until his retirement in Augu…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon, NY
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Here's Why Mount Vernon Says It Hired Ex-Police Official Arrested In Son's Shooting Case Here's Why Mount Vernon Says It Hired Ex-Police Official Arrested In Son's Shooting Case Here's Why Mount Vernon Says It Hired Ex-Police Official Arrested In Son's Shooting Case
Here's Why Mount Vernon Says It Hired Ex-Police Official Arrested In Son's Shooting Case City officials in Westchester County are defending their hiring process after the arrest of a former high-ranking police official now accused of helping her son flee after a Bronx shooting.  In a statement released Wednesday, Aug. 5, the City of Mount Vernon addressed questions surrounding the hiring of former Deputy Commissioner of Wellness and Reform Jennifer Lackard after she was arrested and fired this week in connection with an alleged gang-related shooting in the Bronx.   As Daily Voice previously reported, Lackard was terminated on Tuesday, Aug. 4, after being cha…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon, NY
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Man Who Slashed Ex's Face With Knife, Left Her Scarred In Mount Vernon Attack Gets Prison Man Who Slashed Ex's Face With Knife, Left Her Scarred In Mount Vernon Attack Gets Prison Man Who Slashed Ex's Face With Knife, Left Her Scarred In Mount Vernon Attack Gets Prison
Man Who Slashed Ex's Face With Knife, Left Her Scarred In Mount Vernon Attack Gets Prison A man who was convicted of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's Westchester County apartment and slashing her across the face with a kitchen knife, leaving her permanently scarred, will spend over a decade behind bars. Mount Vernon resident Ajany Waite, 33, was sentenced by Westchester County Court Judge Anne Bianchi to 18 years in state prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision, in connection with the 2025 attack, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The sentence follows Waite's conviction on June 17, when a jury found him guilty o…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Man Shoots, Kills Dog In Yorktown, Cops Say Man Shoots, Kills Dog In Yorktown, Cops Say Man Shoots, Kills Dog In Yorktown, Cops Say
Man Shoots, Kills Dog In Yorktown, Cops Say A man is facing felony charges after police said he fatally shot another person's dog while it was fighting another pet during an incident in Westchester County.    New, updated report - UPDATE: Retired NYPD Officer Is Accused Dog Killer In Westchester Shooting, Reports Say Yorktown resident James Molloy, 61, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 5, and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and first-degree reckless endangerment, Yorktown Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 6. Police said officers responded to Route 118 at around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday after receiving a report…

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by Ben Crnic
Fishkill, NY
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Trio Brutally Beat Victim At Birthday Party In Fishkill Gang Assault: NYSP Trio Brutally Beat Victim At Birthday Party In Fishkill Gang Assault: NYSP Trio Brutally Beat Victim At Birthday Party In Fishkill Gang Assault: NYSP
Trio Brutally Beat Victim At Birthday Party In Fishkill Gang Assault: Nysp Three suspects, including two teenagers, are accused of violently assaulting a 20-year-old man during a birthday party in Dutchess County, leaving the victim with serious injuries, police said. The arrests stemmed from an incident on Thursday, July 23, when troopers responded to a home in Fishkill to help the Fishkill Police Department with an investigation into a reported assault, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Aug, 5. According to investigators, those involved were attending a birthday celebration when a physical altercation broke out among several partygoers.   …

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by Ben Crnic
New City, NY
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Man Caught With Child Sex Abuse Images, Videos In Congers, Police Say Man Caught With Child Sex Abuse Images, Videos In Congers, Police Say Man Caught With Child Sex Abuse Images, Videos In Congers, Police Say
Man Caught With Child Sex Abuse Images, Videos In Congers, Police Say A Rockland County man was arrested when authorities found him in possession of videos and pictures depicting the sexual abuse of children, police said.  Congers resident Dylan Schneider, 28, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 4, following an investigation into his alleged possession of child sexual abuse material, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Aug, 5. Schneider was charged with three counts of possessing or accessing with intent to view an obscene sexual performance by a child less than 16 years of age.  According to State Police, the case began in May 2026 after the a…

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by Ben Crnic
Pawling, NY
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After Fire Destroys CVS, Mobile Pharmacy Now Set Up Month Later In Pawling After Fire Destroys CVS, Mobile Pharmacy Now Set Up Month Later In Pawling After Fire Destroys CVS, Mobile Pharmacy Now Set Up Month Later In Pawling
After Fire Destroys CVS, Mobile Pharmacy Now Set Up Month Later In Pawling A temporary CVS pharmacy is now serving customers just over a month after a devastating fire destroyed a Dutchess County location during severe Fourth of July storms.  Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5, that a mobile CVS pharmacy is now open in the parking lot of the former CVS building in Pawling at 26 East Main St.   The temporary pharmacy comes after a July 4 fire leveled the CVS and the adjoining Pawling Yoga & Wellness building. The blaze erupted after powerful thunderstorms swept through the area, igniting what Pawling Fire Chief Ev…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Duo Steal Over $2.6K In Items From Lowe's In Yorktown Over Months: Police Duo Steal Over $2.6K In Items From Lowe's In Yorktown Over Months: Police Duo Steal Over $2.6K In Items From Lowe's In Yorktown Over Months: Police
Duo Steal Over $2.6K In Items From Lowe's In Yorktown Over Months: Police Two suspects are facing felony charges after police alleged they stole thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise from a Lowe's store in Westchester County over the course of several months. Yorktown residents Waddie Cartagena, 62, and Michael Harnaga-Rentas, 52, were each charged with fourth-degree grand larceny in connection with the thefts, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 4.  Police said officers responded to Lowe's at 3200 Crompond Rd. in Yorktown Heights at around 2:11 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, to a report of a theft.   After meeting with the store's asset p…

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by Ben Crnic
Scarsdale, NY
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$11M Estate With Cigar Lounge, Heated Pool, Full Gym Hits Market In Scarsdale $11M Estate With Cigar Lounge, Heated Pool, Full Gym Hits Market In Scarsdale $11M Estate With Cigar Lounge, Heated Pool, Full Gym Hits Market In Scarsdale
$11M Estate With Cigar Lounge, Heated Pool, Full Gym Hits Market In Scarsdale A sprawling contemporary estate in a sought-after Westchester County neighborhood is now on the market, offering nearly 10,000 square feet of living space and a long list of luxury amenities. The home at 64 Cushman Rd. in Scarsdale, which has an asking price of $10,999,000, features seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms, one half-bath, and encompasses 9,601 square feet on a 1.1-acre property, according to its listing by Nest Seekers International.  Designed with a modern architectural style, the residence opens with a dramatic two-story foyer leading into expansive living spaces highlight…

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by Ben Crnic
Spring Valley, NY
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Suspect Runs Into House After Fleeing Traffic Stop In Spring Valley (DEVELOPING) Suspect Runs Into House After Fleeing Traffic Stop In Spring Valley (DEVELOPING) Suspect Runs Into House After Fleeing Traffic Stop In Spring Valley (DEVELOPING)
Suspect Runs Into House After Fleeing Traffic Stop In Spring Valley (Developing) A police pursuit in Rockland County ended with a suspect fleeing into a home after abandoning their vehicle, according to reports.   The incident unfolded on Wednesday, Aug. 5, after a suspect reportedly fled from a traffic stop, The Monsey Scoop reported.  The pursuit involved officers from the Clarkstown Police Department, Spring Valley Police Department, and the Rockland County Sheriff's Office, the outlet said. According to the outlet, the suspect abandoned the vehicle near Old Nyack Road and Chestnut Ridge Road in Spring Valley before running into a nearby house.  …

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